Focus on . . . The Department of Labor Regulations on Summary Plan Descriptions and Claims Procedures

Pratt, David A.

Abstract

Focus on . . . The Department of Labor Regulations on Summary Plan Descriptions and Claims Procedures

David A. Pratt

Albany Law School

2002

Journal of Pension Benefits, Vol. 10, No. 1, p. 15, Autumn 2002

Abstract:
New Department of Labor (DOL) regulations will require many ERISA plans to make substantial changes to their Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and claims procedures. This article reviews those regulations, with emphasis on the applicability to retirement plans.

Keywords: Department of Labor, ERISA, Summary Plan Descriptions, retirement plans

Accepted Paper Series

Date posted: July 31, 2009

Suggested Citation

Pratt, David A., Focus on . . . The Department of Labor Regulations on Summary Plan Descriptions and Claims Procedures (2002). Journal of Pension Benefits, Vol. 10, No. 1, p. 15, Autumn 2002. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1441352

Contact Information

David A. Pratt (Contact Author)

Albany Law School ( email )

80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
United States
518-472-5870 (Phone)